Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we explore giant insects, dogs and people with disabilities fleeing forest fires, using Be My Eyes Chat GBT4 to describe fishing lure colours, and what a summer filled with fire could mean for Canada. Listen live on Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us your comments at Feedback@AMI.Ca an...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence explore the regulations that govern what people who are blind or partially sighted are legally allowed to do in the outdoors. We are also talking about fishing, boating and hunting; what’s legal, what’s ethical, and what’s doable? We include tips on using technology when hunting when you are blind or partially sighted, and Lawrence reflects on...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther Lilly reveals the benefits of keeping a reptile as a pet, and then it’s part III of our visit to Garnseys Feral Acres and a tour of their farm animal rescue. Tips and Tech covers mid-summer fishing techniques, and I reflect on catching snakes in the wild. Listen live Sundays at 3: pm Eastern over basic cable on AMI Audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Send us y...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores the acrobatic abilities of urban squirrels, and then it’s Part 2 of our visit to Garnsey's Feral Acres and their rescued farm animals. Lawrence offers up some tips for keeping you and your dog safe from ticks and reflects on why people with vision loss especially need to be prepared for a hot summer. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen liv...

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly explores the allure of paddle sports and how to stay safe, and we kick off a three-part series featuring our visit to Garnsey's Feral Acres and their over 75 farm animal rescues. Also, Lawrence has tips to share about paddling blind and reflects on staying safe on water during extreme weather events. Listen live on Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some disturbing news about an invasive venomous spider working its way up North America’s east coast. Then, Lawrence and Lilly learn about walking fish and the ability of creatures to quickly adapt to changes in their environment, Lawrence has more feedback on the all-terrain cane, and reflects on when an invasive species crosses over...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we start with Lilly sharing some amazing research about human collaborations with wild animals that date back centuries. Then, Lawrence describes his plans for the off-grid shoreline property Blue Fish Canada is in the process of acquiring. Lawrence has tips for creating strong bonds with dogs and reflects on what not to do to bond with wild animals. It’s all wil...

On Episode 78 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we begin by celebrating newly-discovered ocean phenomena. Then, we learn about water safety issues from Swim Drink Fish Canada and how their Swim Guide App is empowering beach goers to monitor and improve water quality. Lawrence reviews the Swim Guide App and reflects on why we need to take unseen safety issues seriously. Listen live Sundays at 3 p....

On Episode 77 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, it’s all about mountain biking if you are blind. Lilly is going to tell us about a growing dispute between bikers and hikers. Renee Kuester-Sebranek tells us why she loves trail riding aboard her custom tandem mountain bike. And, Lawrence has a reflection to share on why groups who spend time outdoors need to pull together to conserve nature more th...

Do you find being outside in nature to be beneficial from a mental health perspective? What about in the winter? There is lots of evidence that spending time in nature can be beneficial in so many ways, and Lilly presents it from a Carleton University professor who proves even audio recordings of nature sounds can promote mental well-being. We have Alexandra Euteneier back with us to talk more abo...

I bet you never considered Canada a country that trades internationally in wildlife. We do, and here’s what we can do to ensure our love of nature is healthy for all. Episode 75 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther is pleased to have Melissa Matlow from World Animal Protection as our featured guest. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen live Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Eastern over basi...

On Episode 74 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we speak with Lion David Furgosh about the Blind Anglers International Tournament, coming back in 2023, and how to get involved. Also, Lilly’s Did You Know segment explores how spiders use their webs to extend their ability to hear, my Tips and Tech segment has my initial feedback on the new All Terrain Cane, and I have some reflections to share on...

In Episode 73 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has some amazing information about how dolphins communicate, updates on the dolphins stranded along Newfoundland’s coast, and the passing of Kiska the Killer Whale. Plus, we meet Jill Wheatley, a partially-sighted mountaineer looking to summit the world’s 14 tallest mountains, we have tips for staying safe on late-season ice, and a reflection...

In this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly has us rethinking the value of feeling awe. Next up are highlights from a Q&A session Lawrence participated in as a panellist at the Festival of Ocean Films, organized by the Georgia Strait Coalition in Vancouver, followed by the audio track of the short documentary Lawrence was featured in that screened at the festival. About Outdoors with...

On Episode 71 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence speak with Dr. Lauri Marino about her work to establish a whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia. Lawrence shares tips for sea kayaking blind and reflects on our complicated relationships with animals. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episodes as a podcast. Please send us your comments at Feed...

In Episode 70 of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly gets us up to speed on human progress with detecting alien life. Lawrence speaks with Dave Brown about off-grid GPS navigation for the blind, and Lilly and Lawrence visit Montreal’s Planetarium where he asks the question, "Has anyone actually seen the Milky Way?" It’s an out-of-world experience you don’t want to miss! About Outdoors with Lawre...

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly’s Did You Know segment focuses on amazing things you probably never knew about owls! And then, the gang heads out to visit the Tropical Rain Forest ecosystem at Montreal’s Biodome. Lawrence demos the Mervin Merlin Bird app and speaks with Olivia Carvalho from Birds Canada about the efforts underway to protect birds and their habitat. Let’s a...

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the team explores new ground-breaking research about the sounds of nature. The Outdoor Adventure has the team back in Montreal for a tour of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Biodome exhibit. The tips and tech segment covers keeping your breakfast down when you take that whale-watching cruise on your bucket list. And Lawrence reflects on more news coming o...

On this episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly shares 12 gift suggestions for outdoor enthusiasts, the Outdoor Adventure has the gang back at the Montreal Biodome for a visit to the Laurentian Forest, and Lawrence reflects on Canada’s announcement at the COP15 biodiversity meeting in Montreal. Listen live Sundays at 3 p.m. Eastern on basic cable on AMI-audio or stream the show as a podca...

Episode 66 starts with Ms. Lilly providing a black bear bed check. Then, Lawrence and Lilly are off to Montreal for the first of several visits to the Biodome. Lawrence has some tips for keeping your guide dog happy and their paws safe, and a few reflections on when ice is safe. That’s right, things are starting to freeze up outdoors. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen live Saturdays and...

On Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther this week, we look at five Indigenous gift suggestions with Ms. Lilly. We also get an update on Ryan’s Iron Man results, Ryan shares tips on fitness apps and using his infinity pool as someone without sight and Lawrence offers some reflections on winter camping on ice. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen live Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Eastern ove...

This episode of Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther starts with Ms. Lilly checking up on Emperor Penguins followed by Lawrence and Dave Brown discussing hazards facing migrating birds. Lawrence has tips for selecting the right glove for the job and some advice for getting ready for winter. Of course, guide dog Lewis gets his winter needs met as well. And last, Lawrence reflects on our essential role as...

This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, we go behind Door Number One, learn who Grace is, get tips for extracting fishing hooks and hear about not one, but two, calls-to-action. A jam-packed 26 minutes of informative and entertaining content, as always. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen live Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream episode...

This week on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, the entire family goes camping under the Hunter’s Moon, eldest daughter Alexandra schools the rest of the clan on cold water swimming and Lawrence has tips to share on camping blind and reflects on what it means to camp. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen live Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Eastern over basic cable on AMI-audio, or stream...

This time on Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther, Lilly and Lawrence visit the International Plowing Match. Also, Ms. Lilly has an update on recycling, Lawrence offers tips when working with farm animals and reflects on the future of farming. Whether you prefer cowboy boots or clod kickers, come join us on the virtual hay wagon. About Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther: Listen live Saturdays and Sundays at...